Commissioner Precinct 1· 2017-2028
Terry Cook
Williamson County
About
Terry Cook's platform centers on public safety and community welfare, with a strong emphasis on improving mental health outcomes and supporting youth through juvenile justice mentoring programs.
Campaign promises (2)
- public-safetyTerry Cook emphasized improving outcomes for individuals dealing with mental illness.Related votes
- public-safetyTerry Cook focused on supporting youth through mentoring and juvenile justice programs.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 1:04:01
- Avg per meeting
- 2:22
- Segments
- 1114
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Proposed compensation changes total approximately $10 to $11 million.
Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 Bond Cap Reduction
Reduces potential future debt issuance by $17 million, lowering the long-term tax repayment burden for property owners in the district.
Developer Roadway Reimbursements
Over $5.4 million paid out to developers through bond proceeds and district funds.
public safety funding
Taxpayers might see a shift in how their money is spent as the county leans on state resources to cover local gaps.
Decisions during term (53)
Recorded while Cook was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Set Date to Adopt 2027-2028 County Budget
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Fire Marshal's Fund.
Consider declaring an emergency and approving a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Fire Marshal/HazMat Department.
FY27 Budget Policy Document
Remove District Court Admin Supplement from FY27 Budget Order
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line-item transfer for All District Courts budget.
2027 Capital Improvement Program Budget
Approve 2026-2027 budgets for various specialized funds
Acknowledge 2026-2027 budgets for court and JP funds
Approval of FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget
Approval of FY 2026-2027 Road and Bridge Fund Budget
Approval of FY 2026-2027 Debt Service Fund Budget
Increase to position budget for PCN 1668 within Magistrate's Department.
FY 2027 Budget Amendment: Assistant General Counsel II
FY 2027 Budget Amendment: District Attorney Appellate Felony Prosecutor
FY 2027 Budget Amendment: Precinct 2 Constable Vehicle Carryforward
FY 2027 Budget Amendment: IT Professional Services via ARPA Interest
FY 2027 Budget Amendment: County Auditor Salary and Court Reporter Adjustments
Budget amendment for Animal Shelter Donation Fund revenues
Budget amendment for Animal Shelter Donation Fund expenditures
Voting record (80)(Budget)
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